The Department released a Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for the FY 2013 Educational Facilities Clearinghouse grant competition on July 11, 2013. The application deadline date was August 12, 2013.
One FY 2013 award was made on September 27, 2013.

The FY 2013 appropriation for the Clearinghouse was $1,000,000. One award was made and this award is currently in its final year of funding.